Monday, 24 December 2012

Light Upon Us

Every year, when the last day comes near, I ask myself the same simple question, am I where I pictured myself to be? And the answer is always a straight no. Don't get me wrong, I am truly grateful for what I have accomplished and I feel blessed to be where I am today. But you know, life has its way of twisting and turning every path we take, somehow it seems like one plus one doesn't always equals two, and A,B,C are not always followed by D. One thing is certain though, that whenever a door closes, somewhere a window is opened. It might sound too idealistic, but I do believe that with perseverance and strong will, we are capable of turning the path a bit closer toward what we have dreamed of at the beginning.

To me personally, 2012 has been quite an exhilarating ride, both family and career wise. I have faced motherhood to unknown measures, took huge steps and risks, heartily embraced all possibilities that had came before me and in the same time plunged into wide open sea even when the tides showed signs of storm. Most of all, I now understand the true meaning of time. That it stops for no one and you will never get to that place you dream about unless you work your way through and make the most of the time you have now. Seriously, they weren't kidding when they tell you to live in the moment, because that is exactly how I plan to live my life from this day forth. No matter how many surprises life has in store for me.

And as always, this blog has been such a wonderful place for me to share my thoughts and dreams. So, my deepest thanks to all of you who have followed my journey until this very day, and for being such wonderful friends throughout the years. I sincerely cherish your friendships and I hope we will continue to grow together in many years to come.

So may light shines upon us today and keeps us guided all the way through. Wishing you peace, love and hope for a better year, tomorrow.

Amalia, you have in front of you a large year to reach your dreams. You will get everything you want, I'm sure.I wish you a very sweet Christmas Eve and a pretty beautiful year filled with joy, love, health and inspiration... I love you, dear friend, kisses from Spain.

What a beautiful illustration. It makes me feel peaceful to look at it. 2012 was a rough year for me and a lot of people, but I'm thinking 2013 will be all sunshine :) Wishing you a happy, happy holiday and a wonderful new year!

Dear Amalia, At the beginning of each new year we think this year things will be different, this will be a happy wonderful year where all wishes are granted. This time I don't feel like that, instead I feel as though we should enjoy the now. Enjoy and appreciate the day we have today because life can throw such unexpected things in the way. Of course I wish everyone the most wonderful and happiest of years ahead but today is the day we're living and I wish you and everyone happiest day/hour/minute right now! :)xx (forgive the introspection, life is changing as I write)Warm wishes,Jess x

My thoughts as the new year comes aren't what I've done in the previous one, but more of what I hope to do in the coming one. A much more optimistic view, I'm a dreamer, I like the idea of a clean slate and new opportunities. I'm your most recent follower. Beautiful blog. Looking forward to reading more. Perhaps you'd like to take a peak at mine?

My dear Amalia,I wish you and your lovely family a Wonderful New Year, full of precious moments, hope and love to share, new horizons (seen through the new windows opened!), exciting discoveries in life and art!It's strange, but right after my return from Kenya, I realised that people there live for the moment, for the day, that's why I saw no one in a hurry or rushing, or being nervous (the contrast with my world was so strong!)... And I thought that I should try to live in the moment, withough "digging" in the past or paying too much attention to the distant future... It won't be easy, but maybe it will be worth the efforts!?xx

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